“Eat” listings
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THE UGLY AMERICAN
Part American bistro, part gastropub, this newcomer features upscale twists on comfort food. The "beef on weck" demonstrates the owners' leaning toward upstate New York favorites. $$$ (08/2008)
1100 S Front St
215-336-1100
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LES BON TEMPS
This Cajun/Creole eatery is the creation of restaurateur John Mims, of Carmine's fame. Small plates include crawfish spring rolls and blackened shrimp remoulade; entrées include crispy duck with fried oysters and andouille. $$$$ (08/2008)
114 S 12th St
215-238-9100
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TANGERINE
Dressed like a sultan's palace, Tangerine flaunts its Mediterranean style and flavors. Sirloin is served with African-spiced butter, and the pork chops are scented with pomegranate and garnished with a chorizo corn fritter. $$$$ (08/2008)
232 Market St
215-627-5116
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ZAHAV
Expect heavenly sweetbreads wrapped in crisped chicken skin and poached egg in spice-infused chicken consommé at this Israeli-influenced eatery. $$$$ (08/2008)
237 St. James Pl
215-625-8800
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LE BAR LYONNAIS
Located below its big sister, Le Bec-Fin, the cozy Le Bar Lyonnais is named for owner Chef Georges Perrier's hometown and offers distinctive French fare. $$$$$ (08/2008)
1523 Walnut St
215-567-1000
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LOVASH INDIAN CUISINE
Lovash proudly offers the cuisines of both north and south India. The jalfraizie (Indian stir-fry) and lamb biryani with basmati rice are superb. And feel free to BYOB. $$ (07/2008)
236 South St
215-925-3881
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LOLITA
You bring the tequila; Lolita has the mixers. Chef Marcie Turney also has the goods when it comes to nouvelle Mexican dishes. Think pan-seared duck breast with toasted pecans, mescal cranberries and fried plantains. $$$ (07/2008)
106 S 13th St
215-546-7100
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BLISS
The dishes are as pretty as the décor at Bliss, where skirt steak gets a red wine glaze and a dash of Tuscan salt, and salmon is braised in olive oil with artichokes. $$$$ (07/2008)
220 S Broad St
215-731-1100
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POD
The future has arrived at Pod, a starkly decorated restaurant where sushi and dim sum dishes come to you on a conveyor belt. You can change your dining area's hue with the touch of a button. $$$$ (07/2008)
3636 Sansom St
215-387-1803
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RAE
Popular chef Daniel Stern, formerly of Le Bec-Fin, owns this fine-dining gem, which features the standards-roast chicken and braised short ribs-and the unexpected, like turbot seafood stew and lamb with Middle Eastern flavors. $$$$ (07/2008)
2929 Arch St
215-922-3839
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XOCHITL
Pronounced "So-cheet," this eatery takes Mexican fare up a notch with at least five ceviches, including one made with octopus and Spanish mackerel. Entrées include duck breast with mole poblano and duck leg tamale. $$$ (05/2008)
408 S Second St
215-238-7280
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YAKITORI BOY
"Japas," this Chinatown restaurant's signature version of tapas, includes skewered grilled meat, sushi, mini noodle bowls and teriyaki. Want to continue the fun after your meal? Book one of the eight soundproof karaoke rooms for some postdinner wackiness. $$$ (05/2008)
211 N 11th St
215-923-8088
www.yakitoriboy-japas.com